Education & Training

• Undergrad – Cleveland State University
  • Major: Psychology
  • Minor: Biology
• Case Western Reserve University School of Dental Medicine – 2019
• Albert Einstein Medical Center – 2004
• Continuing Education – I have never stopped… I am currently finishing my orthodontics residency.
• Advanced Training – St. Vincent Charity Medical Center
  • Certificate of Advanced Graduate Studies in General Practice Residency
• Awards – Academic Excellence (2019)

Professional Memberships

• American Dental Association
• American Association of Orthodontists
• Northeastern Society of Orthodontists

Practicing in the Area

Moved to the valley in July of ’23, we look forward to living here!

Goal as an Orthodontist

To provide a service to the community. To always advance my training in order to provide the best possible care, and to practice with compassion.

Family

I have a loving husband of eight years, altogether 13 years! We met in undergrad and continue to make memories and forge a future together. Lancelot is our five-year-old Cavalier King Charles, and he fills our home and hearts with pure joy.

Hobbies

• Avid reader, prefers fiction.
• Writing
• Painting
• Manual tasks: t-shirt making is a tradition at my home.

Fun Facts About Dr. Torres-Schaffer

I’m a Mandalorian fan!

Pets

Cavalier King Charles – Lancelot

Favorite ski run?

I’m an amateur skier, but I’m excited to get better.

How many bones have you broken?

Nose and left wrist.

If you weren’t a doctor, what would you be?

I would be a musician/artist or have a trade, it could have been anything as long as the opportunity had presented itself.

Pineapple on pizza?

Yes! Hawaiian is my favorite (to Italians’ dismay).

Do you eat mac n’ cheese with a spoon or fork?

Fork.

Is a hot dog a sandwich?

No, different bun, different shaped meat. Eating rice and soup isn’t the same as Risotto, or pasta with bread isn’t a pasta sandwich. Ingredients are shared, but for sure they are not in the same arrangement.